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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,335.39, 21,508.53 and 8,102.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,335.39, 21,508.53 and 8,102.44 is: 12,156.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,335.39 : 21,508.53 = 8,102.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,335.39/21,508.53 = 8,102.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,335.39x = 21,508.53 × 8,102.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,335.39x = 174,271,573.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,271,573.81/14,335.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,156.74

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